Cat Show Joins Music, Theater, Art Events Today

Published: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6:25 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6:25 a.m.

The Mardi Paw Cat Show, a Miami Florida Cat Fanciers Cat Club event, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday at The Lakeland Center. Admission for adults is $7, seniors/students $6, children age 5 and younger free.

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FRIENDS OF JAZZ

can be heard in Frostproof at 7 p.m. at the Ramon Theater, 15 E. Wall St. Cost is $20 at the door.

A CHALK ART FESTIVAL

takes place in downtown Lakeland from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Judging is at 4 p.m. The event is put on by Knights of Columbus and Lakeland Citizens Police Academy Alumni.

CHARLIE MORRIS

performs at Arts on the Park in Lakeland. Also on the bill is Michael McArthur. The music begins at 8 p.m. Adults are $15 at the door, students are $7 at door.

"ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE"

is the name of the Lakeland Community Theatre fund-raiser performed at the Lake Mirror Center in Lakeland. Show times are 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $20 adults, $15 students, $10 age 12 and younger; 603-PLAY.

PEACE RIVER FOLK FESTIVAL

takes place in Fort Meade this weekend. It begins today and Sunday at 9 a.m. and includes entertainment, poetry, storytelling, fashion show and more. There is a $5 parking charge per carload. Trams will carry people to stage pavilion, Civil War encampment. The site is the Outdoor Recreation Area.

BUDWEISER SMOKE ON THE WATER BBQ COMPETITION

is planned for Winter Haven. The event includes food and music from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Citrus Center Boys & Girls Club, 2400 Havendale Blvd. $5 premier parking, age 13 and older $1 entry donation.

FOUNDER'S DAY CELEBRATION: CROSSING THE MOAT

takes place at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sunday. Live carillon concerts are at 1, 3 p.m. Gardens admission is $12 adults, $3 ages 5-12.

MYSTERIES OF THE SINGING TOWER GUIDED TOUR

takes place at Bok Tower Gardens from noon to 1 p.m. through Sunday. Half-hour carillon concert and historical artifacts display after tour included with admission.

A FAMILY FUN WORKSHOP

from the Polk Museum of Art will take place at 10:30 a.m. Make a Valentine's Day button. Free admission.

FAMILY FITNESS AND FUN AT THE FOUNTAIN

takes place at Winter Haven's Central Park. Professional wellness instructors from Tiger's World will lead free fitness exercises from 9 to 11 a.m.

THE GATOR CUTLERY CLUB

event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Exhibit Hall East in The Lakeland Center. Cost is $4 one-day pass, $6 two-day pass.

A PANCAKE BREAKFAST

from the Kiwanis Club of Bartow takes place from 7 to 11 a.m. at the Bartow Civic Center. Admission is $5 ages 11 and older, $2 age 10 and younger.

THE HARRISON ARTS CENTER WINTER DANCE CONCERT

takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the school. Admission is $6 students/seniors, $8 adults; 499-2939.

THE STARQUEST INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION

is planned for The Lakeland Center's Youkey Theatre starting at 8 a.m. through Sunday.

in Lakeland is the site for an African American Heritage Celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Create an African map puzzle, design an African instrument and more. Also entertainment. Included with museum admission of $7 per person. Ages 65 and older are $3.50. Children younger than age 2 and museum members are free. Annual family membership is $70.

"HYDE PARK ON HUDSON"

screens at 7:30 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Polk Theatre in Lakeland. Though Daniel Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln is the presidential presentation of the moment, Bill Murray as Franklin Delano Roosevelt is well worth paying attention to. His FDR beautifully conveys the notion of the chief executive as seductive star performer, a man who counted on his ever-appealing charm to get his way in matters both personal and professional. Rated R for brief sexuality. Admission is $7 adults, $5 students/seniors.

SUNDAY

THE NCA/NDA 2013 SUNSHINE CLASSIC

takes place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Jenkins Arena, The Lakeland Center.

CURTIS ON TOUR

can be heard at 7:30 p.m. at Bok Tower Gardens. Curtis Institute of Music president and violist Roberto Díaz will play alongside two students on violin and cello in a program of seldom-heard string trio music. Cost is $35; 676-1408.

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